Does Santa Make Us Selfish? | The Behavioral Science Guys

Could the way we frame Christmas make us naughty or nice?
The Behavioral Science Guys are David Maxfield and Joseph Grenny, New York Times bestselling authors and part-time Santa's helpers.
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[@conjecturemm]

This was a really great example of cognitive framing effects, and it goes to show how powerful this effect is on all people. Greta video, and looking forward to more!

[@mattorresmusic]

I'm really excited to see you guys grow into this show. This is the first episode and I can feel the script at times--instead of the conversational style I believe was intended. But this is to be expected as you find your voice and get used to the flow. I love the books I've consumed by your group and these videos are a great way to continue sharing the knowledge.

[@timstay]

Great video from the team from Vital Smarts. Three statements stood out to me that I am going to use at home and at work: - The words you use can influence others - The words you use to frame a decision can profoundly affect the way people respond - Explain the moral frame behind your request Give me a shovel - I'll take all the BS you guys can give out!

[@bmaxfly]

Important lessons to learn at a very important time. Thank you for this well-packaged, entertaining information.

[@רוניבלאו-נ5ז]

The Magic of using the right words - great sharing coming from Vital Smart

[@MariaMar00700]

Brilliant experiment and video. This is a great example of the power of our words and messages, especially to children.

[@ocdetails]

Great idea! Not only for Christmas, but just in getting people to cooperate more in general.

[@juliebobtom]

Great video - especially at this time of year! words matter

[@neumannleadership9948]

Amazing, how much impact our words have on others when we phrase them with deliberate care and intention.

[@debbiestark8279]

Great video - can't wait to share with my kids and grandkids and others I work with

[@nancyburgoyne5911]

Great information! Hope to use it consistently.

[@jeanwolfe622]

Thank you for this gift! Looking forward to sharing it with many. What an impact word choices can have on our personal and professional interactions!

[@gutsywomenwin7711]

This is Ho! Ho! Ho! and so very useful. I have always known that words are the most powerful things we have to bring people closer or push them away. This is a great perspective for all and not just talking about Christmas, but every aspect of our life. Keep looking at our impact. Looking forward to more #BSGuys

[@dianerowley1499]

Great video! You guys are at the top of Santa's "nice" list! Thanks for your influence in the world.

[@shannonmackinnon1722]

Love this video! Thank you!!!!!!!

[@JourneyFoundation]

WOW! That was awesome guys! I'm really excited to subscribe to this channel. Thanks for doing this!

[@marybertun7134]

Great video - thanks!

[@annflanaganpetry1325]

Love this - so relevant for the work place.

[@anthonymackie9926]

I loved it. Quite mind provoking. I could not believe the change that occurred so quickly by just revising the questions

[@cindykern723]

This was brilliant and so informative. I love the mind of Joseph Grenny!!!

[@kschindle1]

Yes, this very informative. I remember when I was a kid, we did not get candy on a regular basis - cognitive mindset on lack or feast or famine - candy is a seldom treat. Get the big one.

[@deanag8434]

Excellent experiment! The way you say things makes all the difference. It explains a lot on why we see some of the "selfish", "its all about me attitudes". I'm not a rocket scientist,, but I can learn to choose my words and how I present things in every day life to make a significant difference....

[@HayleydeRonde]

Love this, simply displays a powerful message :)

[@joannevans1927]

Great job!

[@mortpad]

Wow, very interesting. Great food for thought!

[@amymadison8895]

This video was awesome. It really made me stop and think about the words I use when interacting with my children and loved ones.

[@TheScwoz]

Excellent.

[@elisacerri]

Love it!!! Amazing!!

[@jeanpaulcardoso]

"What gifts are you most excited to give for Christmas?" (Santa to 6yo) Wow! Would that change in one word make a difference in behaviour to a six-year-old? I'm going to try it out tomorrow.:-) Thanks Joseph and David!

[@joyousmcculloch]

I love this. (Charlotte & Chase are both in the video, too!)

[@annenms]

Chase, I'm sure, would have given it to his mom or dad! Charlotte looks so pretty! Love these children so much.

[@patandchip]

I thought this was really interesting - and instructive. Good job, guys!

[@vivianzinszer5322]

Very interesting! Communication is an art to say the least. I found this video to be very enlightening! Thank you

[@mwmoroney]

Loved the video! More!

[@elec-triciti]

Wow, this was really interesting and informative. Great video! -Triciti Thao

[@barbaraardell2178]

Amazing how framing impacts behavior!

[@laurabaalrud8824]

This is very well done. This changes my thinking about how to influence at work and at home.

[@henryeverts7257]

Great video!

[@CarlosCheco]

thanks for sharing

[@vballdavid05]

Well done!

[@2db9]

Ah- the wondrous power of words!

[@rahc57]

Well worth watching

[@sakalava47]

Thanks guys for this fascinating video. What I'm really interested in, is the 30% who chose the smaller candy in the control condition. BTW, I think that the Santa in the experimental condition should be the norm.

[@twn5858]

These kids are so cute!

[@mwilsonfam]

Dear Santa, please watch!

[@maryhoward1861]

Interesting! How we need to watch our words.

[@PoppyTheDuck]

Love this!!!

[@justinedwardporto]

Have to remember this with my 3,2,and 1 year old sons. May be too late for my 13 and 14 year old girls! ;)

[@HibHab69]

What was your sample size?

[@phillipduplessix]

I really enjoyed your video and am a huge fan of almost all Vital Smarts content. However, I found the way you presented the data to be misleading. In the first sample you said that 70% of kids took the big bear, then in the second sample you said that 50% more kids gave the big bear away, meaning (though in a confusing way) that 55% of kids still took the big bear. Additionally, the exchanges that are shown imply that 100% chose the big bear the first time, and 100% chose the small bear the second time. I feel manipulated by this presentation of the data, and I feel it subverts your message a little bit. The results are impressive on their own (30% to 45%) - why try to artificially increase them? Thanks for your time and and effort put into this quality video.

[@claudiomartin2148]

The video was about framing after all ... :)

[@Perkygreenie33]

I love the content and implication of this in daily lives. The video showed how compassion can be influenced by framing the words we use. I also love your books and it really helps me in my daily interactions. @BSGuys Just an observation and intention to provide feedback which may be of use to you. The Acronym of the Behavioral Science (BS) and how it is used in the script or sentence maybe misconstrued to mean "Bull Shit". It may not be you intention and I do not mean any malice. I meant this to be an observation particularly at 6:23 where David Maxfield ends the segment "...and that's all the BS for today..." and the when Joseph Grenny was asking viewers to subscribe at 6:34 "...click here to subscribe where we always promise to share some BS you can use..." Kindest regards

[@alipete3928]

A short Christmas video on how to bring more sharing and caring to your world! Are we teaching our children well at the holidays?

[@RobsMemoryLane]

Please start filming your videos in 60 frames per second.

[@jackjoall]

Great video Behavioural Science guys. Giving is better than receiving and valued more by people than attachment to materialistic possessions. Happiness is in people not stuff. If only adults could learn and adjust so quickly. Not sure about you but BS does not work for me and our culture here in Australia.

[@vidartop]

Seems to me that spending a few minutes a day talking morals with the kids will have a short term AND a long term impact..?! ;-)

[@lvernon9471]

This sounds eerily relative to today and what’s happening to Palestine

[@billcooper7925]

Thanks for the BS, guys. I'm going to work at remaining mindful about framing to see what I observe -- especially in big kids.

[@philterribilini]

Grandchildren notwithstanding, it's all BS.

[@marymcchesney184]

Very well done!